The ATF, charged with policing the gun industry, lets dealers get away with falsifying records and selling firearms without background checks.
The programs, policies, and people driving positive change in America’s gun violence problem.
American lives, shaped by guns.
The National Rifle Association is one of the most powerful special interest groups in America. We’re investigating how it spends its money.
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Up the Block
Dozens of organizations across Philadelphia are dedicated to helping those affected by gun violence. Find them here.
We asked them to answer residents’ questions about the crisis that has taken more than 320 lives this year.
Les preguntamos a los residentes qué quieren que hagan sus funcionarios electos para mejorar la seguridad pública, varios nos dijeron que los candidatos necesitan trabajar para generar confianza en sus comunidades.
Residents tell us what they want city leaders to do to make them safer — but say earning their trust will be an uphill battle.
How We Fix This
Dr. Gillian Naro was working a night shift when her hospital faced an active shooter. In an interview with The Trace, she discusses the experience, and how she hopes to prevent more violence.
Our searchable guide connects survivors and their families with resources for therapy, employment, transitional housing, victims compensation, domestic violence, post-incarceration, and more.
Nuestro sitio conecta a los sobrevivientes y sus familias con recursos para terapia, empleo, vivienda transicional, violencia doméstica, vida tras el encarcelamiento, y más.
Off Target
Following an investigation by The Trace and USA TODAY, lawmakers are urging the agency to take a tougher line on gun sellers who break federal regulations.
Una iniciativa de The Trace que le informa sobre cómo recuperarse de tiroteos, mantener seguros a los jóvenes y responsabilizar a los líderes locales.
Community Violence
Philadelphia’s progressive prosecutor is facing a climbing homicide rate, pushback from the police, and skepticism from the community. If he wins, can his platform survive?
An initiative by The Trace wants to connect you with information on recovering from shootings, keeping young people safe, and holding local leaders accountable.
